Mark Norman
@mnorman87.bsky.social
Born and raised Newfoundlander
Bearded doubledad
Hockey analytics hobbyist
Puns always intended
Bearded doubledad
Hockey analytics hobbyist
Puns always intended
Pinned
Mark Norman
@mnorman87.bsky.social
· Mar 31
Chasing OV: I'm tracking Auston Matthews' scoring pace vs. Alexander Ovechkin's career totals with updates every 10 games.
As of March 29th, 2025 (620 GP):
Matthews' lead on Ovechkin continues to shrink, from a high of +27 at the 580-game mark to +9 now (also down from last update's +11).
As of March 29th, 2025 (620 GP):
Matthews' lead on Ovechkin continues to shrink, from a high of +27 at the 580-game mark to +9 now (also down from last update's +11).
Leafs lose their fifth straight. And yes, they blew another third period lead. But that was one of their most consistent, hard-working efforts of the season.
November 16, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Leafs lose their fifth straight. And yes, they blew another third period lead. But that was one of their most consistent, hard-working efforts of the season.
Cowan could have a hat trick tonight.
November 16, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Cowan could have a hat trick tonight.
Unreal goal by Teuvo.
Myers and Rielly looked horrible there.
Myers and Rielly looked horrible there.
November 16, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Unreal goal by Teuvo.
Myers and Rielly looked horrible there.
Myers and Rielly looked horrible there.
Joshua-Lorentz-Jarnkrok has been buzzing all night and giving the Hawks fits. Love the hustle.
November 16, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Joshua-Lorentz-Jarnkrok has been buzzing all night and giving the Hawks fits. Love the hustle.
Can’t believe we’re less than a quarter of the way through the season and Morgan Rielly has already lost his PP1 gig. So much for a resurgence.
November 16, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Can’t believe we’re less than a quarter of the way through the season and Morgan Rielly has already lost his PP1 gig. So much for a resurgence.
I’m conflicted: Robertson’s been one of the Leafs’ best, hardest-working forwards this season. You don’t want to lose that from a roster that doesn’t have much of that.
But might this be the peak of his value?
But might this be the peak of his value?
November 16, 2025 at 1:01 AM
I’m conflicted: Robertson’s been one of the Leafs’ best, hardest-working forwards this season. You don’t want to lose that from a roster that doesn’t have much of that.
But might this be the peak of his value?
But might this be the peak of his value?
The McMann-Domi-Maccelli line is nightmare fuel.
November 16, 2025 at 12:59 AM
The McMann-Domi-Maccelli line is nightmare fuel.
Awful look for Maccelli there on the Greene goal. I get that you’re tired, but fuck, man, dig deep.
November 16, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Awful look for Maccelli there on the Greene goal. I get that you’re tired, but fuck, man, dig deep.
If Laughton and Carlo were healthy we could have seen three wastes of Leafs first round picks in tonight’s game.
November 16, 2025 at 12:32 AM
If Laughton and Carlo were healthy we could have seen three wastes of Leafs first round picks in tonight’s game.
Leafs/Hawks games are always track meets. Expecting 9+ goals.
November 16, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Leafs/Hawks games are always track meets. Expecting 9+ goals.
Prior post gave me some inspiration: a view of how the Leafs are faring in various metrics to this point in the season, how those results measure up against 2024-25 teams, and the playoff fates of those 2024-25 teams.
It's not great ATM!
With enough interest I could keep this updated regularly.
It's not great ATM!
With enough interest I could keep this updated regularly.
November 14, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Prior post gave me some inspiration: a view of how the Leafs are faring in various metrics to this point in the season, how those results measure up against 2024-25 teams, and the playoff fates of those 2024-25 teams.
It's not great ATM!
With enough interest I could keep this updated regularly.
It's not great ATM!
With enough interest I could keep this updated regularly.
"The sky isn't falling. First place in the Atlantic is four points away."
Context:
- There's six teams between the Leafs & first
- They're also four points out of last
- They've earned four out of a possible 14 points vs. divisional foes
- 25th in points %, 30th in CF%, 23rd in GF%, 27th in xGF%
Context:
- There's six teams between the Leafs & first
- They're also four points out of last
- They've earned four out of a possible 14 points vs. divisional foes
- 25th in points %, 30th in CF%, 23rd in GF%, 27th in xGF%
November 14, 2025 at 4:48 PM
"The sky isn't falling. First place in the Atlantic is four points away."
Context:
- There's six teams between the Leafs & first
- They're also four points out of last
- They've earned four out of a possible 14 points vs. divisional foes
- 25th in points %, 30th in CF%, 23rd in GF%, 27th in xGF%
Context:
- There's six teams between the Leafs & first
- They're also four points out of last
- They've earned four out of a possible 14 points vs. divisional foes
- 25th in points %, 30th in CF%, 23rd in GF%, 27th in xGF%
The Leafs are winning, which is great, but through 39 minutes they haven’t hit double digits in shots. This is not a winning recipe over the long term.
November 14, 2025 at 1:39 AM
The Leafs are winning, which is great, but through 39 minutes they haven’t hit double digits in shots. This is not a winning recipe over the long term.
I am terrified of having Treliving at the helm at this crossroads for the Leafs. Incoming Nylander for Kadri + Andersson trade.
November 13, 2025 at 11:11 PM
I am terrified of having Treliving at the helm at this crossroads for the Leafs. Incoming Nylander for Kadri + Andersson trade.
Leafs at 38% chance to make the playoffs 👀
November 12, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Leafs at 38% chance to make the playoffs 👀
Through 17 games, the San Jose Sharks have more points than the Toronto Maple Leafs.
November 12, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Through 17 games, the San Jose Sharks have more points than the Toronto Maple Leafs.
“Hey guys, I know you’re all highly-skilled puck handlers who aren’t physical but what if we buried you in the defensive zone and played dump and chase?”
November 12, 2025 at 1:22 AM
“Hey guys, I know you’re all highly-skilled puck handlers who aren’t physical but what if we buried you in the defensive zone and played dump and chase?”
Treliving’s gonna panic trade Nylander to try to solve this.
November 12, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Treliving’s gonna panic trade Nylander to try to solve this.
Stolarz hasn’t been the same since he lost faith in his teammates having his back.
November 12, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Stolarz hasn’t been the same since he lost faith in his teammates having his back.
1 shot through 12 mins.
This is a recording.
This is a recording.
November 12, 2025 at 12:30 AM
1 shot through 12 mins.
This is a recording.
This is a recording.
Leafs could have had this guy this summer.
COMEBACK COMPLETE ✅
Jack Roslovic wins it for the /EdmontonOilers in a thrilling /Energizer OT!
Jack Roslovic wins it for the /EdmontonOilers in a thrilling /Energizer OT!
November 11, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Leafs could have had this guy this summer.
This team is so, so, so, so, SO bad in their own zone. It’s pathetic.
November 10, 2025 at 2:50 AM
This team is so, so, so, so, SO bad in their own zone. It’s pathetic.
Tonight’s game vs Carolina feels like a Guaranteed Loss Night: CAR is the league’s best possession team (59.1 CF%) with a 5th-best expected goals rate (55.5 xGF%) & 4th-best actual goals rate (58.6 GF%) at 5v5. TOR are 24th, 17th, & 21st in those metrics. Gonna be outshot by 20+. Our poor goalie.
November 9, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Tonight’s game vs Carolina feels like a Guaranteed Loss Night: CAR is the league’s best possession team (59.1 CF%) with a 5th-best expected goals rate (55.5 xGF%) & 4th-best actual goals rate (58.6 GF%) at 5v5. TOR are 24th, 17th, & 21st in those metrics. Gonna be outshot by 20+. Our poor goalie.